NAB seeks extension in Khursheed Shah's physical remand in Assets beyond means case.

KARACHI -- The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday produced Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) stalwart Khursheed Shah in an accountability court in Sukkur, seeking extension in his physical remand for another 15 days in owning assets beyond means case.

Amid tight security measures, the NAB officials produced PPP's senior politician in the courtroom.

In the previous hearing, the court extended his remand till Oct 21. On Oct 1, Shah was remanded in NAB custody for 13 days. On July 31, the anti-corruption watchdog approved an inquiry against him.

Shah, who served as the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly during the term of the previous government, was arrested by the bureau from Islamabad.

However, the court had permitted Shah to meet his family members and get home-cooked food while in custody.

A large number of PPP workers, including his son, MPA Syed Farukkuh Shah, his son-in-law and nephew, provincial minister Syed Owais Qadir Shah, MPA Manzoor Wasan, Sukkur Mayor Arslan Islam Shaikh, and others had gathered...